Felt DISPATCH 7/70 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
799$
Weight | 14.48 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM HLO
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Groupset Acera, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Felt XC, F-Lite aluminum, hydroform, replaceable derailleur hanger, IS disc mounts, 73mm threaded BB, 135mm OLD
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour XCM-HLO, 100mm travel, preload, hydraulic lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M3000 9-speed, Shadow, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore M618, dual pull, down swing, 31.8 clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera M3000, 2x9
Cassette
Shimano HG200, 9-speed, 11-36T
Crank
Shimano Altus MT210, 36/22T, XS/SM: 170mm, MD/LG/XL: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed cartridge, BSA threaded, square taper axle, 73mm
Chain
Shimano HG93, 9-speed
Pedals
Low-profile nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
100mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear Hub
135mm QR, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims
Double wall, tubeless compatible, 24mm inner width
Spokes
2.0mm stainless steel
Tires
Maxxis Ardent, 27.5 x 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M285 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
Devox, ±7° rise, Ø31.8mm with Cr-Mo bolts, XS: 50mm, S/M: 60mm, L/XL: 70mm
Handlebar
Devox 6061 riser, Ø31.8mm, 15mm rise, 6° sweep, 720mm wide
Grips
Devox Pauley Grip
Headset
FSA semi-integrated, No.10, 1.125"
Seat
Saddle
Devox performance
Seatpost
Devox butted 6061, dual bolt, 15mm offset, Ø27.2, XS/SM: 350mm, MD/LG/XL: 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12" | 14" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
DISPATCH 7/70 is part of the Felt Dispatch model. There are 17 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Felt Dispatch bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Felt DISPATCH 9/90 2019 has a starting price of 579$. Felt DISPATCH 7/60 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1049$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Felt released this model in 2019, its price was 799$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that DISPATCH 7/70 price is 138.42% lower.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 14.48 kg (31.92 lbs), Felt bike is much heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 16.77% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The DISPATCH 7/70 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCM HLO fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The DISPATCH 7/70 2019 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The DISPATCH 7/70 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.